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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 1972 01 03 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL January 3, 1972 CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Coco. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Coco. III'. INVOCATION Given by Councilman Marsters. IV. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller. Absent:- Councilmen: Oster. Others present: City Administrator Harry Gill City Attorney James Rourke Asst. City Admin.-Comm. Dev. Ken Fleagle Recording Secretary Kathy Morrison PRESENTATION Moved by C. Miller, seconded by L. Miller that the .week of February 6 through February 12, 1977, be declared Children's Dental Health Week in Tustin. Carrie~ unanimously. Councilman Oster absent. Warren Brandli, D.D.S., M.S., 13372-A Newport Avenue, Tustin, accepted the Proclamation and introduced Chris Haag from Guin Foss School, the winner of the Poster Contest. Ve PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. COUNCIL APPEAL - UP 71-373 (WESTERN MORTGAGE COMPANY) Appeal of City Council to Planning Commission Resolution No. 1246 approving in concept UP 71- 373 to authorize the development of a shopping center. Site is located on the south side of Seventeenth Street extending from Yorba south, with certain property exceptions, to approximately 260 feet easterly of Yorba north. ~a~or Coco stated that a workshop had been held on December 27, 1971, which included the applicants and several City Council and Commission members. Elements of concern about the gross plan were brought up~ such as the north-south shifting of some of the building complexes, lease restrictions on the Firestone Store, and the landscaping and view from Seventeenth Street. The developer had agreed in principle at that time with the comments made. The Mayor opened the public portion of the hearing at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Robert T. French of Western Mortgage Company, 2700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, displayed a rendering of the landscaping showing an increase in landscaping depth along Seventeenth, and general increased landscaping throughout, he stated that the north-south movement of buildings could be accomplished and anticipated working with the Development Preview Commission on rear truck treatment and trash areas. He said that the Firestone Store will be subject to signing restrictions to produce a subdued effect. Council Minutes 1/3/72 Page 2 Replying to a question by Councilman L. Miller, Mr. French pointed out that the Firestone Store would be open to Yorba Street. There being no further comments or objections, the Mayor closed the public portion of the hearing at 7:46 p.m. Councilman C. Miller stated that his concerns about screening from Seventeenth Street, etc., had been satisfied, referring to the drawings and the developer's expressed willingness to cooperate on , this and also the back building area. In response to a question from Councilman L. Miller, Mr. Fleagle explained that the sign plans as ap- proved would be more restrictive than the Sign Ordinance. There is not at present any free-standing signing proposed for the shopping center. Mr. V. Frost, representing Burke, Kober, Nicolais and Archuleta, Architects, submitted photos of Westlake Center in the San Fernando Valley, La Paz Plaza in Mission Viejo, and Westcliff Plaza in Irvine, in order to give the Council an idea of how planter islands, landscaping, as weli as possible signing might appear. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by C. Miller that the Council uphold the findings of the Planning Commission and the Development Preview Coinmission, and accept this project-with design amenities as outlined. Councilman C. Miller stated that elevations presented have been of a very preliminary nature, and that he would be voting under the assumption that the character of the architecture, signing, etc., will be as represented by the applicant's architect. The Council concurred in this. Mr. French indicated from the audience that he also assented to this. Above motion carried unanimously. Councilman Oster absent. VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 20, 1971, meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS in the amount of $254,544.35. Moved by C. Miller, seconded by L. Miller that Consent- Calendar Items 1 and 2 be approved. Carried unanimous- ly. Councilman Oster absent. VII. ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION 1. ORDINANCE NO. 535 An Ordinance of the City of Tustin, California, ENDING THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN ORDINANCE. Moved by C. Miller, seconded by L. Miller that Ordinance No. 535 have second reading by title only. Carried unanimously. Councilman Oster absent. Ordinance title read by secretary. Moved by Marsters seconded by C. Miller that Ordinance No. 535 be adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Mill7. Noes: none. Absent: Oster. VIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION None. IX. RESOLUTIONS 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON "B" STREET SOUTH OF FIRST STREET. The Council briefly reviewed copies of the Plans and Specifications for these street improvements. At the Mayor's request, the Secretary read the title of Resolution No. 72-1. Moved by 'C. Miller, seconded by Marsters that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 72-1 be p~ and adopted. Carried. Ayes: Coco, C. Miller, Marsters, L. Miller. Noes: none. Absent: Oster. X. OLD BUSINESS None. XI. NEW BUSINESS None. XII. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ROBERT HALL RESIGNATION FROM DPC Mr. Fleagle stated that Mr. Hall had indicated a willingness to continue serving on the Development Preview Commission until a suitable replacement can be appointed. The Council requested information relative to Commissioners' attendance, and urged the press to publicize the impending vacancy on the Commission. 2. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARDS The Council agreed with Jack Harrison's recommendation that Lee Wagner and Tom Woodruff receive recognition ,for their efforts in the park bond election, and Mary Hernandez for representing Tustin at Statewide and regional Park and Recreation Commissioners events and as an officer of the California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members. Moved by L. Miller, seconded by Marsters that City plaques be prepared for presentation to Lee Wagner and to Tom Woodruff. Carried unanimously. The Mayor agreed to direct a letter to Mrs. Hernandez commending her activities. Council Minutes 1/3/72 Page 4 The Council directed that a commendatory resolution be prepared for presentation to Mike Hickman, student member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3. BATTIN LETTER RE: ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Matter of participation in the Orange County Housing Authority, as requested in December 28, 1971, letter from Supervisor Robert W. Battin, deferred to next regular Council meeting. 4. EARTH SUBSIDANCE PROBLEMS Councilman Marsters related problem encountered by resident at northwest corner of Westbury Lane and Brookline involving a cave-in in his yard resulting from heavy rains and an apparently improperly filled cesspool. Mr. Marsters requested a report on inspection techniques employed in fill situations, and conditions under which such subsidance might occur. 5. CARILLON BELLS Councilman Marsters requested staff exploration of costs, etc., related to installing carillon bells at some date in the future, possibly in conjunction with civic center development. XIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, Mayor Coco declared the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. RECORDING SECRETARY